Trump probably shot at a rally -- Still a jerk

[eelw]

This race has resisted massive swings at every turn and I'm really not sure this is going to change that. Trump conviction was good for 1-2 points, Biden debate disaster was good for 1-2 points.

Yup not like he’s going to get sympathy votes from Dems

 

[blankslate]

Biden better address the U.S. asap and speak like he did when he crushed VP candidate Paul Ryan in the VP debate in 2012 or there won't be that much kindness in the speculation about his dropping out.

This is the possibly worst thing that could have happened in terms of any sort of stability in the campaign in the next few months.



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Then again perhaps this will take some of the pressure of Biden's team... unless there are rwnj conspiracies thrown around (which considering the past few years) is a distinct possibility or even likelihood.

 

[gothuevos]

This isn’t Turkey.

Why not? A piece of paper is going to magically protect us?

 

[APU_Fusion]

Prediction: Trump will be polling 12 points ahead by the time the RNC concludes in Milwaukee. And he’s gonna win PA.

This is just the beginning. The right has repeatedly dog whistled violence and ignored gun massacres. Trump will be President (and King) in my opinion at this point because we Americans deserve him with our collective stupidity and willful ignorance. I won’t be surprised if he is assassinated sometime during his time as King. Then the true evil behind him will enact the end of Democracy in reality and all the ignorant red state dumbasses will stare blankly and say, “whaaaa happnd?”

Or, it could be I am grumpy tonight 🤣

 

[K1052]

Biden better address the U.S. asap and speak like he did when he crushed VP candidate Paul Ryan in the VP debate in 2012 or there won't be that much kindness in the speculation about his dropping out.

This is the possibly worst thing that could have happened in terms of any sort of stability in the campaign in the next few months.



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No. Issue anodyne statement hoping he is ok and condemning violence.

 

[UNCjigga]

Why are you blaming the left?

Technically, the shooter was to the right of Trump.
:shrug;

Yes, you can see the folks at the top right of the risers behind Trump looking off to what is presumably the adjacent rooftop where the shooter was already neutralized.

 

[MrSquished]

As much as I wish Trump was dead I'm glad he's alive because he's about the only candidate Biden could be, and luckily for Trump Biden is about the only candidate he can beat.

It's just so very fucking sad

 

[[DHT]Osiris]

Are you saying Trump was “In The Line of Fire”?

Never seen it, I guess I wasn't the first to think of it though!

 

[K1052]

I was wrong about the shooter’s weapon. They’re saying he was outside the secured perimeter and somehow got onto an adjacent rooftop that should’ve been secured. So definitely longer range than I thought.

I'd be interested to ask the right wingers I've seen over the years with "Vote from the rooftops" merch if this is what they had in mind?

 

[blankslate]

No. Issue anodyne statement hoping he is ok and condemning violence.

Yes that is a better strategy in the short term but he will be expected to at least hold a press conference with some Q&A session in the near future I think...



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[K1052]

Yes that is a better strategy in the short term but he will be expected to at least hold a press conference with some Q&A session in the near future I think...



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Nobody in politics should be saying anything lengthy without full clarity about the situation.

 

[UNCjigga]

LOL…you can’t make this up…but Biden was literally on his knees praying when this happened.

 

[[DHT]Osiris]

I was wrong about the shooter’s weapon. They’re saying he was outside the secured perimeter and somehow got onto an adjacent rooftop that should’ve been secured. So definitely longer range than I thought.

Saucy sauce?

 

[Paratus]

I'd be interested to ask the right wingers I've seen over the years with "Vote from the rooftops" merch if this is what they had in mind?

 

[IronWing]

LOL…you can’t make this up…but Biden was literally on his knees praying when this happened.

Right out of The Godfather 2!

 

[BoomerD]

Trump says he’s safe and being treated for minor injuries. Thank heavens.

That said…certain elements on X are convinced this was staged to give Trump a boost in the polls. Not gonna agree with the cause just yet, but I agree with the effect this is likely to have.

I wondered the same thing. What a way to really give Trump a boost in his ratings. "See, they tried to kill me and I survived to become your KING!"

 

[K1052]

Correct approach

 

[IronWing]

I wondered the same thing. What a way to really give Trump a boost in his ratings. "See, they tried to kill me and I survived to become your KING!"

So far, it looks like his injury came from biting the stage.

 

[brycejones]

Why not? A piece of paper is going to magically protect us?

Just go to the corner and shit your pants.

 

[StinkyPinky]

Correct approach

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Honestly, I feel like he needs to address this verbally. This looks lazy.

 

[MomentsofSanity]

I will say this if I am proven wrong I will admit it. But that situation just looked way too calm.

They usually do. Reactions in the immediate aren’t what you think. People freeze. They don’t react. They don’t know what to do.

 

[[DHT]Osiris]

Honestly, I feel like he needs to address this verbally. This looks lazy.

I'm fairly confident the SS is saying 'no talky in public right now' to the president.

Besides, a press release is fine for the immediate aftermath. It's hardly lazy to release a statement within like an hour.

 

[MomentsofSanity]

He can’t be martyr’d. Right now his legacy is piece of shit. Please don’t put him on par with Kennedy or Lincoln.

 

[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

Didn't Iran say they wanted him for a certain missile strike?

 

[ivwshane]

Ben Franklin certainly did.

Is this where you provide an out of context quote about sacrificing liberty for security or do you have something else?